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Cheap Apartments in Santa Cruz, CA

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$2,795
832 Paget St
Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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18
$2,654 - 2,702
Five55
Deal
555 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Luxury
Air Conditioning
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1
$2,100
122 Rincon St
Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Lower Ocean
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$2,700
251 High St
Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Jul. 1, 2026
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Lower Ocean
1
$1,900
404 Murray
Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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1
$2,595
657 24th Ave
Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$2,750
704 718 Broadway / 428 Ocean Vw
Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$2,650
Freshly Updated 2bd/2ba First-floor Apt
128 Bixby St Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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$2,300
1 Bed + 1 Bath + In The Pleasure Point Area Of Santa Cruz. $2300 Per Month
2630 Portola Drive - 2630 Portola Dr #41 Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$2,200
Brand New, Cozy Studio Right Near West Cliff
316 Fair Ave Unit A Santa Cruz, CA
Studio | Available Now
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Westside
1
$2,795
Halterman
1785 Halterman Ave Santa Cruz, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
1
$1,650
Gorgeous, New Construction In Desirable, Sunny Prospect Heights! Co-signers Accepted!
613 Trevethan Ave Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | May. 14, 2026
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Bananna Belt
1
$2,445
Bixby
123 Bixby St Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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12
$2,510
San Lorenzo Court Apartments
120 San Lorenzo Blvd Santa Cruz, CA
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10
$2,720
The Sands Apartments
304 Cliff Street Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
21
$2,065 - 2,715
Five55 Pacific
Deal
555 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Luxury
Section 8
Air Conditioning
1
$1,834
Near The Boardwalk, Beach And Downtown! Utilities Included!
311 Ocean St Santa Cruz, CA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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There are 17 cheap apartments in Santa Cruz currently available for rent on Rentable.co.

How many one-bedroom cheap apartments are available in Santa Cruz?

Rentable.co has 1 one-bedroom cheap apartment available for rent in Santa Cruz.

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Rentable.co has 3 two-bedroom cheap apartments available for rent in Santa Cruz.

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  1. Lower Ocean

Cheap Apartments in Santa Cruz, CA: April Rental Information

Welcome to the April 2026 Santa Cruz Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the April 2026 key findings and figures for the Santa Cruz rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the inventory trends for cheap apartments in Santa Cruz, focusing on rentals under a specified rent threshold. This summary provides an overview of the overall market rent-distribution, availability by bedroom count, and month-over-month comparisons. Additionally, it offers insights into available features and amenities, as well as different location options for affordable apartments in Santa Cruz. Whether you're a student, young professional, or simply looking for a budget-friendly option, this report will help you navigate the local rental market and find the best deal within your budget.
0 2 5 7 10 <$1,900 $1,960 $2,080 $2,200 $2,320 $2,440 $2,560 $2,680 $2,800 $2,920 $3,040 $3,160 $3,280 $3,400 $3,520 $3,640

Available Cheap Apartments: Santa Cruz vs. Surrounding Areas

In the vibrant coastal city of Santa Cruz, CA, prospective renters can find a variety of affordable apartments to choose from. As of April 2026, there are a total of 2 cheap apartments available in the Santa Cruz metro area. This includes apartments in Santa Cruz itself, as well as neighboring cities such as Capitola, Scotts Valley, Watsonville, Boulder Creek, Aptos, Ben Lomond, Felton Lompico, and La Selva Beach. With this range of options, renters can easily find a budget-friendly home in this beautiful region of California.

Cheap Apartments Now vs. Last Month: Santa Cruz and Surrounding Areas

City Cheap Apartments in April M/M % Change
Santa Cruz, CA 1 +1.0%

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